PEANUT BUTTER BARS III

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My grandkids love these. Very easy to make.

Provided by Miss Daisy

Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk

Steps:

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add the beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir in flour and salt. Mix well. Spread in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch buttered pan.
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes. Let cool.
To Make Frosting: Mix together confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter or margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add just enough milk for the proper consistency. Frost cooled bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 39 g